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Nutrition Counseling

According to the U.S. Surgeon General's Report on Nutrition and Health, eight of the ten leading causes of death, including Coronary Heart Disease, stroke, some types of cancer, and Diabetes Mellitus are related to diet.

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is a cost effective way of treating and controlling many preventable diseases and medical conditions.

Private Nutritional Counseling

Private nutritional counseling services are available by appointment. Your session will take place in a quiet, confidential and comfortable atmosphere where you will have your questions and concerns addressed by a qualified dietitian.

Appointments / Becoming a Patient

For information about individual counseling and making an appointment, please click on the hospital at which you would like to receive counseling:

• Kenmore Mercy Hospital (Kenmore)
• Mercy Hospital (Buffalo)
• Sisters of Charity Hospital (Buffalo)
• Sisters of Charity Hospital, St. Joseph Campus (Cheektowaga)

Insurance Coverage

Many medical insurance plans provide coverage for outpatient nutrition services.

Prior to scheduling your appointment, please check with your health insurance plan to determine if you are fully covered or if prior approval is required.

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Ask Us Anything

• How can I break my addiction to coffee? Registered Nurses Ginny Lyons and Beth Nicastro respond.
• How can I lower my blood pressure with a vegetarian diet? Registered Dietitian Deborah Richter responds.
• What vitamins should I take after bariatric sugery? Dr. Joseph Caruana and Registered Dietitian Jennifer Turesky respond.
• If I eat more food than my body needs, where do the excess calories go? Dr. Joseph Caruana and Registered Dietitian Amy Julicher respond.
• What are the health benefits of eating olive oil? Registered Dietitian Deborah Richter responds.
• What foods should I eat during my pregnancy? Registered Dietitian Deborah Richter responds.
• What are some bagged lunches that are both healthy and filling? Registered Dietitian Amy Julicher responds.
• How much coffee is too much? Registered Dietitian Deborah Richter responds.
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